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Paddle Comparison

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2 vs Ronbus Tenon 2

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Ronbus Tenon 2

Higher Swing Weight (power) (108.77 vs 110.09, +1.32)

Hand Speed

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (108.77 vs 110.09)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.88 vs 6.46, +0.42)

Value

Ronbus Tenon 2

Lower effective price ($237.99 vs $149.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

CRBN
Ronbus

Model

TruFoam Barrage 2
Tenon 2

Shape

Widebody
Widebody

Thickness

14mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

108.77
110.09

Twist Weight

6.88
6.46

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$279.99
$169.99

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
$20 (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$237.99
$149.99

CRBN

TruFoam Barrage 2

$237.99 (was $279.99)

Ronbus

Tenon 2

$149.99 (was $169.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2 if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (108.77 vs 110.09) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.88 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Ronbus Tenon 2 if…

  • You want more power — SW 110.09 is 1.32 points higher.
  • You're price-conscious — about $88 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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